Story Plot
What is the plot of the story?
The plot of a story is the sequence of events that make up a story.
Keiki wants to go roller skating this weekend. His mom told him he had to clean his room or he couldn't go.
What is Keiki's motivation for cleaning his room?
Keiki wants to go roller skating.
Did you know butterflies are insects? Their life cycle is made up for four different parts: egg, larva, pupa, and adult. They have four wings that are brightly colored with unique patterns. Butterflies eat nectar and taste with their feet. Butterflies are amazing insects!
What is the main idea of this passage?
The main idea of this passage is that butterflies are amazing insects!
Ms. Sarah was late for work.
What could be the possible cause?
She slept through her alarm, she got a flat tire, Ms. Sarah didn't want to come to work...
"Taylor Swift is the best singer ever! You should listen to all of her music and go to all of her concerts! You will have the time of your life!"
What is the author's purpose in writing this passage?
A. Persuade B. Inform C. Entertain
A. Persuade
What is the "most exciting" part of the story called?
The Climax
Jacquelyn loves animals. When she grows up, she wants to be a veterinarian.
What could be Jacquelyn's motivation for becoming a veterinarian?
She loves animals and wants to help them.
I love rainy days! On rainy days I get to wear my yellow raincoat and my rainboots. I even get to use my polka dot umbrella! Me and my sister like to go outside and jump in puddles and splash each other. We even open our mouths and try to catch rain drops from the sky. Rainy days are my favorite!
What is the main idea of this passage?
Linda didn't study for her test.
What is the effect?
The effect is Linda got a bad grade.
C.J. is a really good class librarian. He helps people find books, he keeps the library organized, and he cleans up other people's messes.
What character trait would you use to describe C.J.?
Helpful, Hardworking
What part of the story introduces the characters and setting?
The Introduction or Exposition
Nathan wants to reach his 3rd grade reading goal. Nathan reads every single night for 30 minutes so he can reach his goal.
What is Nathan's motivation for reading?
Nathan wants to reach his reading goal.
On the weekends, Mason helps his dad with chores. He helps his dad wash the car and pulls weeds in the garden. During the week, Mason helps his dad with chores inside the house. He cleans the bathroom and does the dishes.
What is one detail that supports the main idea that Mason helps his dad with chores?
Mason helps wash the car and pulls weeds in the garden.
Mason cleans the bathroom and does the dishes.
Ms. Dixon ate all of the school lunches, so she got a tummy ache.
What is the cause and what is the effect?
Cause: Ms. Dixon ate all the school lunches
Effect: Ms. Dixon got a tummy ache.
The Michigan Wolverines are the best college football team ever!
Is this statement a fact or opinion?
This is an Opinion.
What part of the plot mountain is the end of the story?
The Resolution
Trent likes to make jokes in Ms. R's class. He even tries to make jokes when he should be working! It is very distracting to the class.
What is Trent's motivation for this disruptive behavior?
Trent thinks he is funny and wants attention.
Amy's favorite place to go to is the pond by her house. She goes to the pond every day after school. Sometimes she brings her dog, Bailey, along with her. They play fetch and watch the fish swim in the water. Amy can't wait for summer to arrive so she can go to the pond more often!
What is a detail that supports the main idea that Amy loves going to the pond?
She plays with her dog at the pond.
She watches the fish at the pond.
Michigan got a lot of snow and rain on Monday. The temperature dropped and it all turned to ice. School was cancelled because it was dangerous to drive.
Name one cause and one effect from the passage above.
Cause 1- The temperature dropped
Effect 1- so the snow turned to ice
Cause 2- It was dangerous to drive
Effect- so school was cancelled.
Ms. B's class went on a field trip to the zoo today. It was a lot of fun! They saw zebras, giraffes, and even a camel. Acacia loved seeing the buffalo, Jayden's favorite animals were the brown bears, and Khalil liked how the monkeys swung on the trees. Zaiden didn't like the zoo very much, he thought it was too stinky!
What is the author's purpose for writing this passage?
To entertain us.
What part of the plot mountain is the problem fixed?
The Falling Action
Xavi plays soccer a lot. He plays every day at recess and practices when he gets home.
What is Xavi's motivation for playing soccer?
He thinks its fun.
He wants to get better.
He wants to be a soccer player when he grows up.
Dogs make good pets. They are very loyal animals. Dogs love to be around humans as much as humans love to be around dogs. They will sit with you and keep you company. Dogs are also fun to play with. They love to play fetch and go on walks. No wonder dogs are called "man's best friend".
What is the main idea of this passage?
Give one supporting detail of the main idea.
The main idea is that dogs make good pets.
A detail that supports that is that they will sit with you and keep you company. (etc)
What is a possible cause for not doing your homework?
A. You had to sit out at recess.
B. You are in trouble with your teacher.
C. You left your backpack at school on accident.
C. You didn't do my homework beCAUSE you left your backpack at school on accident.
Mr. Drake goes to work every day and he comes back home every night covered in dog hair. Although Mr. Drake loves helping animals, his wife gets mad at him for getting hair all over the furniture.
What inference can you make about Mr. Drake's job?
Mr. Drake probably has a job at a veterinary office.